Albany 2 Rivers 5k/10k Run preview

On Saturday, September 29, the Albany Fire Department is hosting the Albany 2 Rivers 5k/10k. All proceeds from the races go to the Nate Turner Memorial Scholarship Foundation at Chemeketa Community College. This scholarship is for those enrolled in either the fire science or paramedic programs. Nate was a firefighter/paramedic for the Albany Fire Department before moving to Tualatin Valley Fire Department. He sadly passed away last summer in a rock climbing accident in Washington, but his memory lives on in the hearts of those he met and served. Read up on Nate's story here.

Both races follow the paved foor path along the Willamette River. The 10k will continue northeast out to the Albany Talking Water Gardens before returning back to the finish.Albany 2 Rivers 5k/10k (Albany)When: 9aWhere: Monteith River Park (corner of NW Water Ave & SW Washington St)Register: Online here or mail-in; $25 for 10k and $20 for 5k if registered by 9/23, add $5 DOR; Race shirts available for $10